27 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Glenelg
Published May 30, 2014 | 
Police are currently at a newsagency on Anzac Highway following an attempt aggravated robbery.
Staff activated the hold-up alarm at 10.09am when a man allegedly armed with a firearm threatened staff and demanded money.
They refused and he fled empty handed. No one was injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as being 20-30 years and wearing blue jeans, a green shirt or jumper under a grey zip-up jacket and large sunglasses.
He was carrying what appeared to be a calico bag and he was last seen running west.
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28 May 2014 – VIC Police Crime Statistics Released
Published May 30, 2014 | Victoria Police has today published its latest crime statistics.
The statistics compare the 12 months to March 2014 with the 12 months to March 2013.
The overall recorded crime rate across the state has increased by five per cent, measured as a rate per 100,000 of the population which is standard across Australia. The total number of offences recorded is up by 7.1 per cent (up 28,732 offences to a total of 434,497 offences).
Crime against the person has increased by 0.7 per cent as a rate per 100,000 population. In this category, assaults are up 0.3 per cent. Robbery is down 12.7 per cent and assault excluding family violence is down 2.5 per cent.
Crime against property has increased by two per cent as a rate per 100,000 population, with theft from motor vehicle up 3.4 per cent. Property damage is down 5.8 per cent and residential burglaries down 5.2 per cent.
Drug offences have increased by 15.5 per cent as a rate per 100,000 population.
Other crimes have increased by 19 per cent as a rate per 100,000 population, with the main driver being offences such as breaches of intervention orders.
Deputy Commissioner Lucinda Nolan said the rise in crime rates could be attributed to more justice procedure offences and drug offences.
However, a rise in deceptions, in the property crime category, was also impacting on overall crime rates, with an increase of around 11,600 offences over the past 12 months.
The local area commanders in charge of each police service area have provided a written commentary accompanying the statistics. To view them visit My Place at http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/my-place
28 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Keilor Village – Keilor East
Published May 30, 2014 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Keilor East earlier this month.
The victim and five friends had been at a party on Keilor Park Drive celebrating a friends 18th birthday on Saturday 17 May.
The group of six left the party around 11.30pm before making their way down the walking track beside the Old Calder Highway, heading towards Keilor Village.
During their journey the group of six high school students were approached by the large group of around 15 males who targeted one and chased away the others.
A man held a knife to the 17-year-old victim’s throat and demanded his property.
A wallet and i-Phone were stolen whilst other offenders emptied his pockets.
During the ordeal a bottle was smashed over the victims head causing bruises and grazes.
He soon managed to break free and run from the scene before calling police.
The main offender is described as being a man of Pacific Islander or Asian in appearance, olive skin, dark coloured eyes, black short hair, fine moustache and around 17 to 20 years of age.
The other men involved in the incident are described as Asian or Islander in appearance.
Police have released the below FACE image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
26 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Shopping Complex – Campbell
Published May 30, 2014 | ACT Policing is seeking information from the public after a man armed with a knife entered a shop at the Campbell Shops yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 25 May) and stole the cash register.
Around 2:50pm, a man brandishing a large knife entered the shop at the shopping complex on Blamey Place, Campbell and made demands for cash.
The staff refused the demands of the knife-wielding man, fending him off with a broom and crate. After a short time, the man reached over the counter and took the entire cash register.
The man fled the store and while being chased along White Crescent by a member of the public, he dropped the cash register, breaking it open. The man took a sum of cash from the tray and left the cash register behind.
Detective Superintendent Paul Shakeshaft from Criminal Investigations said that while the actions of the staff were spirited, they are also very dangerous and could have ended in a tragedy.
“Your life is worth more than the contents of a cash register. From a safety perspective, it is sensible to comply with the demands of an armed offender and remember as many details as you can and call triple-zero when it is safe to do so.” Detective Superintendent Shakeshaft said.
The man can be described as Caucasian, around 5’9” (175cm) in height with a solid build and blonde hair. At the time of the robbery he was wearing black shoes, grey jeans and a grey ‘hoodie’.
30 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Store – Belmore
Published May 30, 2014 | Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at a store in Belmore yesterday afternoon.
About 4pm (Thursday 29 May 2014), a man driving a white Hyundai Excel with stolen number plates pulled up outside the store on Burwood Road.
He entered the store and threatened the female shop attendant with a knife while demanding cash.
The man left the store with cash a short time later and was last seen driving north along Burwood Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers from Campsie Local Area Command were contacted and launched an investigation into the incident.
A crime scene was established at the store and examined by specialist forensic officers.
Police also conducted extensive patrols of the surrounding area, however the man was not found.
Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police would now like to speak to a man who may be able to assist in the investigation.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance with a fair complexion, aged in his late 30s, about 170cm tall, with a long face, thin nose and of a solid build.
He was last seen wearing a navy blue jumper, fluorescent yellow vest, dark blue pants, brown work boots and black sunglasses.
Anyone who knows the man’s identity or has any information that could assist detectives is urged to come forward.
28 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Store – Mt Druitt
Published May 30, 2014 | Police have charged a man after an armed robbery of a store at Mt Druitt last week.
About 12.40am (Friday 23 May 2014), a man entered the store at Dawson Mall, armed with a broken glass bottle.
He threatened the male employee and demanded cash.
A male customer pushed the man outside, where the offender struck the man with the bottle causing cuts to his wrist.
The man fled the scene.
The customer was treated by paramedics at the location.
Police from Mount Druitt Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by forensic specialists
About 4.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 27 May 2014), investigators attended a unit on Bougainville Road, Lethbridge Park, and arrested a 26-year-old man.
He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station and charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon and assault with intent to rob.
The man was refused bail to appear at Mt Druitt Local Court today (Wednesday 28 May 2014).
21 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Elizabeth Park
Published May 23, 2014 | Police are investigating an aggravated robbery of a pizza delivery driver last night.
Just before 10pm, the victim was attempting to deliver pizza to Salway Street, Elizabeth Park when he was attacked by six men.
The men assaulted the victim with sticks, before running off with pizza and drinks.
The victim received cuts to his head, and an injury to his hand requiring hospital treatment.
The six men are all described as of Caucasian appearance. One man is 170cm tall and was wearing a white hoodie. Another suspect was wearing a yellow t-shirt. The other suspects are about 162cm tall.
Police believe the people residing at the address where the pizza was supposed to be delivered were not involved in the robbery.
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18 May 2014 – 3 Arrests – Armed Robberies – Fitzroy
Published May 23, 2014 | Melbourne Embona Armed Robbery Taskforce detectives have arrested two men and a woman following two armed robberies and an attempted armed robbery that occurred within 5 minutes of each other in Fitzroy around 5.05am today.
The attempted armed robbery occurred on Brunswick Street and involved two male victims.
The first armed robbery also occurred on Brunswick Street, where a man’s skateboard was allegedly stolen and then handed back.
The second armed robbery occurred near Brunswick Street, where the male victim was skateboarding with two others and his skateboard stolen.
Police are appealing for the victim of the second armed robbery to come forward.
Police arrested a 26-year-old Preston man, a 23-year-old man from no fixed address and a 21-year-old woman from Reservoir a short time later and they are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
23 May 2014 – Armed Robbery – Parking Lot – Penshurst
Published May 23, 2014 | Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Penshurst yesterday.
Just before 10pm (Thursday 22 May 2014), a 21-year-old woman was walking to a car at the back of a building on Connolly Street when she was approached from behind by a man.
The man, armed with a knife, demanded the woman’s bag.
A short struggle ensued, when the man assaulted the woman before running from the scene with her bag.
The woman suffered minor injuries.
Officers attached to St George Local Area Command were called and established a crime scene.
As they continue their investigations, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 17-20 years old, about 175cm tall and with light eyes.
The man was seen wearing a dark hooded jumper and dark pants.
22 May 2014 – CCTV Released – Armed Robbery – Newsagency – Belmont
Published May 23, 2014 | Police have release a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an armed robbery at Belmont.
Shortly before 6am on Monday 19 May 2014, a man entered a newsagency on the Pacific Highway at Belmont, armed with a knife.
He threatened staff and demanded cash.
The man took a small amount of money before fleeing.
Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command are investigating the incident, and have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
He is described as being 175cm – 180cm tall, with a thin build. He is shown wearing a grey hooded jumper, black pants, white joggers and gloves.
